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WKRN News 2

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Federal funding to bring ambulances to rural Tennessee counties

Packets detailing the program were just sent out at the end of June, and TASA is now working to facilitate the new funding to rural counties across the state.

Tennessee · 07-09

The Tennessean

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Tennessee patients still hit by rising prescription costs | Opinion

On July 1, many new Tennessee laws took effect. But lawmakers left one critical task unfinished: closing loopholes that continue to drive up prescription costs for Tennessee patients. During the past legislative session, lawmakers had the opportunity to put patients first and strengthen protections for Tennesseans who rely on financial assistance to afford their medications. They failed to finish the job, but they still have the responsibility to make it right. The cost of waiting for care changed my life I am a Tennessean living with psoriatic arthritis, a painful and progressive disease affecting my skin and joints. I first noticed signs of psoriasis nearly a decade ago, but because I was worried about the cost of care, I tried to manage the symptoms on my own. When I finally sought help, I faced new barriers, including limited access to specialists. Without the right diagnosis or treatment, my condition continued to worsen. By the time I finally saw a rheumatologist in 2023, the disease had already progressed. Today, I live with permanent, irreversible bone damage in my fingers and degenerative arthritis in my spine and neck. A diagnosis gave me answers, but it did not guarantee access to treatment. The

Tennessee · 07-09

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TriStar breaks ground on emergency care facility in Pleasant View

TriStar NorthCrest Medical Center, part of HCA Healthcare, hosted a groundbreaking ceremony on June 30 for TriStar Pleasant View ER, Pleasant View’s first freestanding emergency room that will bring high-quality emergency care to patients in Pleasant View, Robertson County, Cheatham County and surrounding communities. Located at the corner of...

Pleasant View, TN · 07-07
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Rural Health Association recruiting doulas

Prenatal care and maternity services are aspects of healthcare that many women take for granted. Those services are not highly accessible to many women in our state, especially in rural areas. Of Tennessee’s 95 counties, 72% are rural counties that have no access to OB care or birthing centers. Another...

Tennessee · 07-07
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CommonSpirit Temporarily Pauses Some Outpatient Imaging Services Amid Radiology Delays

CommonSpirit Health has temporarily paused some outpatient imaging services at its Tennessee and North Georgia facilities as it works to resolve ongoing radiology delays tied to a transition to a new radiology services provider. The health system announced Monday that software issues related to the integration of the new provider...

Tennessee · 07-07

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LifeCare Development Enters Tennessee with Blake-Branded Senior Multifamily Community

LifeCare Development will enter Tennessee with the construction of The Blake at Chattanooga, a 118-unit luxury assisted living and memory care community. The firm intends to break ground on the project later this summer. The $45 million development will reach completion in 2028, according to Chattanooga Times Free Press. Partners...

Chattanooga, TN · 07-03

WBIR

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Free medical services available in East Tennessee this week

Tennessee · 07-04

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TriStar Breaks Ground On Fairview's First Freestanding ER

Fairview’s long trek for emergency care is finally shrinking. On June 22, 2026, TriStar Horizon Medical Center broke ground on TriStar Fairview ER, a $21 million project that will deliver 24/7, hospital-level emergency services to western Williamson County. The facility, planned for 2273 Fairview Boulevard, is being built with 11 treatment rooms, including a dedicated trauma bay, plus on-site lab services and advanced imaging.

Fairview, TN · 07-01

WKRN News 2

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Major renovation of Ascension Saint Thomas Hospital West begins

Tennessee · 07-02

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Highpoint Health to Expand Services at Sumner Station Campus

Gallatin, Tenn. (June 24, 2026) — Highpoint Health with Ascension Saint Thomas has received approval from the Tennessee Health Facilities Commission to move forward with a significant expansion to its Summer Station campus, marking a major investment in the future of healthcare delivery across Sumner County. The $59.3 million...

Sumner County, TN · 07-01

WATE

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RAM holding three mobile Telehealth clinics in East Tennessee

Knoxville, TN · 07-02

Elizabethton Star

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Ballad Health community health worker programs earn state accreditation

JOHNSON CITY — Four Ballad Health community health worker programs that help patients access care, connect with community resources and avoid unnecessary hospital visits have earned accreditation from the Tennessee […]

Tennessee · 07-01

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Dolly Parton Children's Hospital Found Non-Compliant with Federal Rules

KNOXVILLE - Dolly Parton Children's Hospital is among more than 500 hospitals across the country that have been warned by the federal government for failing to comply with hospital price transparency requirements, including 15 other hospitals in Tennessee. The findings underscore a growing affordability crisis in healthcare where major hospital...

Knoxville, TN · 06-29

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Tennessee Heart Returns to Independent, Physician-Led Care

(UCBJ) – Tennessee Heart (TH) has returned to an independent, physician-led practice, according to a release from the company. “Middle Tennessee continues to grow, and with that comes a growing need for cardiovascular care close to home,” said Vertilio Cornielle, M.D., of Tennessee Heart. “This transition gives us the ability to think long term about what our communities will need five, 10 and 20 years from now. That means recruiting the next generation of cardiologists, expanding access to specialized services and continuing to invest in the people and programs that allow patients to receive outstanding care without leaving the region.”

Tennessee · 06-30

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Tennessee’s air pollution is about to get worse. TVA’s fossil fuel lawsuit explained

The Tennessee Valley Authority began retiring its coal plants shortly after its Kingston facility released a billion gallons of toxic ash into the environment nearly two decades ago. TVA was nearing the end, with just four coal plants remaining; the largest and most polluting in the fleet, Cumberland Fossil Plant, was on track to close at least partially this year as the utility finished building a multi-billion-dollar gas plant next door.

Tennessee · 06-29

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Honoring a Legacy, Embracing the Future of Springfield Primary Eye Care

SPRINGFIELD, TENNESSEE: (Smokey Barn News) – For more than eight decades, the practice now known as Springfield Primary Eye Care has served the community. Previously operating as Drs. Traughber and Reed and later Drs. Reed and Wilkerson, the practice has built a long-standing reputation for eye care in Robertson County.

Springfield, TN · 06-30

WKRN News 2

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Environmental group threatens to sue TVA over Cumberland coal plant decision

An environmental advocacy group is threatening to sue the Tennessee Valley Authority, alleging the nation's largest public utility is violating the federal Clean Air Act after reversing course on plans to retire its Cumberland coal plant.

Tennessee · 06-29

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Freestanding ER approved for Lebanon after initial denial from state

LEBANON, Tenn. (WKRN) — After being denied once by the state, TriStar Summit Medical Center has officially received the green light to open a freestanding emergency room in Lebanon. The location will not only serve people in the heart of Lebanon but also residents on the eastern edge of...

Lebanon, TN · 06-26

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The Last Surprise Bill: Tennessee’s failed fight to close the ground ambulance loophole

A Clarksville, Tennessee, man received a surprise ground ambulance bill for more than $4,800 after an emergency transfer. The case highlights a loophole in the federal No Surprises Act and Tennessee’s failed effort to ban balance billing for emergency ambulance rides. Why It Matters. The man said the ambulance...

Tennessee · 06-25